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Freedom. Responsibility. Prosperity.

We are a politically independent research institute commited to disseminating the ideas of the Austrian School of Economics. We are convinced that creating and sustaining prosperity is based on individual freedom and personal responsibility. We make our case to the general public through our events, analyses and studies, and thereby provide promising solutions to the most pressing issues.

Some of our activities are:

  • Studies, often together with other research institutes
  • The Free Market Road Show – an annual series of events taking place in up to 45 cities
  • The European Resource Bank Meeting is gathering think tanks every year furthering cooperation and sharing results and best practices
  • The Austrian Economics Conference – presents latest research and enables discussion on every aspect of the Austrian School of Economics

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Geopolitics and the Ethics of Finance and Trade: Conference Papers

The conference papers from “Geopolitics and the Ethics of Finance and Trade” are now online. Explore and download selected scientific contributions presented at the 7th Transatlantic Conference on The Ethics of Business, Trade & Global Governance.

Petition: End Spain’s Tax Trap

Spain’s “Beckham Law,” passed in 2005, sought to increase foreign investment by offering tax cuts and other advantages to foreign entrepreneurs on the basis that they do business in Spain. However, sudden and drastic changes to the “Beckham Law” have been implemented, allegedly for the purpose of unjustly charging its recipients with penalties and fines for monetary gain. This practice of extortion is highly concerning and threatens the integrity of fair business practices and the rule of law, not only in Spain but also throughout the European Union.

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